MICHELLE HENRY
Worcester
Summary
Results-oriented Workplace Design and Space Planning Manager with 15 years of experience delivering data-driven solutions for corporate, retail, and institutional environments. Specializes in translating workplace strategy and operational requirements into efficient and compliant spaces. Expertise in AutoCAD, Revit, test fits, adjacency studies, and move management, leading cross-functional teams and mentoring staff to ensure effective project execution.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Facilities Project Planner
UMass Memorial Health
Worcester
11.2024 - Current
- Lead enterprise-level workplace and space planning across multi-campus healthcare environments.
- Developed test fits, adjacency studies, stacking plans, and long-range scenarios to support informed capital planning.
- Partner with executive leadership, clinical teams, IT, and HR to align space solutions with operations.
- Managed Moves, Adds & Changes (MAC) program to enhance space utilization and reduce disruption.
- Oversaw consultants and internal teams to ensure quality and alignment with schedule and budget.
Facilities Planner
University of Massachusetts
Worcester
02.2020 - 05.2024
- Created strategic plans, test fits, and programming documents to support renovations and growth initiatives.
- Enhanced space efficiency through analytical utilization methods and implementation of standardized guidelines.
- Coordinated campus-wide planning for administrative, academic, and shared-use spaces to optimize functionality.
Store Space Planner
The TJX Companies, Inc.
Marlborough
06.2006 - 02.2020
- Developed space plans, construction documents, and test fits using AutoCAD and Revit, facilitating project execution.
- Supported enterprise store planning strategy for 400+ new store and remodel projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Collaborated with Real Estate, Design, Merchandising, and Construction teams to streamline project workflows and enhance communication.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interior Design
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, MASkills
- Space planning and optimization
- Adjacency testing and stacking plans
- MAC programs for moves, adds, and changes
- Life safety and building codes
- Design analysis studies
- Project documentation
- Workplace strategy and governance
- Capital planning and scenarios
- Advanced AutoCAD and Revit skills
- Vendor and consultant management
- Leadership across functions
References
Available upon request
Personal Information
Contact:
By Email: MichelleDHenry@hotmail.com
By Phone: 774-317-0062
Timeline
Facilities Project Planner
UMass Memorial Health
11.2024 - Current
Facilities Planner
University of Massachusetts
02.2020 - 05.2024
Store Space Planner
The TJX Companies, Inc.
06.2006 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Science - Interior Design
Wentworth Institute of Technology